Lead AI Engineer

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
159K-305K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
Leads enterprise AI and software engineering modernization initiatives, designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining scalable cloud solutions. Establishes engineering standards, applies generative AI development practices, reviews complex architectures, resolves technical issues, and collaborates with infrastructure, security, operations, leadership, and external partners. Provides technical influence, mentorship, and strategic guidance while supporting cloud migration and automation across the organization.
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Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Ai Engineer in Technology as part of Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology (CCIBT).). The primary focus of this group will be to lead the modernization efforts across the entire CCIBT portfolio of applications and systems to the cloud, leveraging the latest technologies and best practices including generative AI SDLC and software engineering practices. Being part of this team, you will advise, design, build and maintain cloud solutions with the right design decisions on availability, scalability, performance and cost. You will work closely with the key stakeholders in infrastructure, development, operations, and security teams to ensure our solutions are successfully deployed to our internal customers. In this role, you will: Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large-scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines Design, build, test, deploy and document business solutions leveraging the latest tools in software engineering automation Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions to meet their strategic technical and business objects Provide influence, thought leadership and mentorship on the best practices and standards of your team Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals Partner and support working relationships with other teams within the Wells Fargo organization including senior leadership Invest in the growth of your colleagues Required Qualifications: 5+ years of Software Engineering experience or equivalent, demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 5+ years of leveraging modern software engineering stacks including modern Java, Python and others 3+ years of experience with developing and deploying applications and infrastructure in the cloud including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud 1+ years of Past experience with AI SDLC and software engineering automation tools such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor or Claude Code 3+ years of experience with architectural, system and code-level design patterns relevant to cloud solutions Desired Qualifications: Experience working with cloud security management or governance tools Ability to influence, partner, and negotiate with senior business leaders to drive strategic outcomes Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to articulate technical solutions to both technical and business audiences A strategic view on project outcomes and opportunities to add value to the greater Wells Fargo organization Delivery focus and willingness to work in a fast-paced, enterprise environment Job Expectations: This position offers a hybrid work schedule This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Relocation assistance is not available for this position Location: 125 High St. - Boston, Massachusetts 02110 300 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $159,000.00 - $305,000.00 Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees. Health benefits 401(k) Plan Paid time off Disability benefits Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance Parental leave Critical caregiving leave Discounts and savings Commuter benefits Tuition reimbursement Scholarships for dependent children Adoption reimbursement Posting End Date: 1 Dec 2026 * Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo . Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • 5+ years leveraging modern software engineering stacks, including Java and Python
  • 3+ years developing and deploying applications and infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud
  • 1+ year of experience with AI software development lifecycle and software engineering automation tools such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor, or Claude Code
  • 3+ years of experience with architectural, system, and code-level design patterns relevant to cloud solutions
  • Experience with cloud security management or governance tools
  • Ability to influence, partner, and negotiate with senior business leaders to drive strategic outcomes
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical solutions to technical and business audiences
  • Strategic view of project outcomes and opportunities to add value across the organization
  • Delivery focus and willingness to work in a fast-paced enterprise environment
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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it — Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

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